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Chipotle Lentil Tostadas

I’ve always loved adding lentils to soups, and warm salads, especially this one I made not too long ago, with roasted vegetables. Recently, I’ve been experimenting more with lentils as a meat replacement. Legumes in general are a great meat replacement because they’re a good source of protein, but I realized because lentils break down when they’re cooked, they’re actually a good substitute for ground meat – similar look and texture, but with all of healthier meatless benefits.

This recipe for Chipotle Lentil Tostadas was inspired by Nicole at Prevention RD, who made lentil and corn tacos.  Definitely use corn tortillas which crisp up so nicely in the oven or on the grill, and pile them high with this cooked lentil mixture that’s full of protein. Top them with lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese if you like – whatever your tostada eating heart desires!

 

Chipotle Lentil Tostatas|Craving Something Healthy

 

Red, yellow or orange lentils will break down when cooked. Green or brown ones will hold their shape better. You pick!

 

Chipotle Lentil Tostadas|Craving Something Healthy

 

 

Chipotle Lentil Tostadas|Craving Something Healthy
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Chipotle Lentil Tostadas
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Servings: 2 cups lentils; 4 servings
Author: Craving Something Healthy
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or less for less heat
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • juice of 1 lime
  • kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Cooking oil
  • garnishes: lettuce tomato, avocado, cheese (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil on high heat in a sauté pan or dutch oven. Add onion and poblano pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 1 minute. Add spices and stir just long enough to toast.
  2. Add lentils and broth to the vegetables. Bring broth to a boil, stir well and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  3. Add lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste.
  4. Preheat oven broiler.
  5. Lay corn tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet, and spray each side with cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
  6. Toast tortillas under the broiler until puffed and lightly golden. Flip and repeat with the other side. Watch them carefully - they go from golden to burned quickly!
  7. To serve, top each tortilla with about 2-3 tablespoons of the lentils, and add lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese as desired.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts does not include any toppings/garnishes

 

How do you eat lentils?

Eat well!

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Comments

  1. Pat says

    May 26, 2014 at 12:26 am

    Anne, this looks wonderfully tasty and very healthy. I love the lentils idea. Beautiful photos. 🙂

    Reply
    • Anne says

      May 26, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Thanks so much Pat 🙂

      Reply
  2. CakePants says

    May 26, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    What a great idea to sub in lentils for meat in tostadas! For some reason, I’ve always associated lentils more with Middle Eastern or Indian cuisines, and hadn’t ever thought to use them in Mexican food recipes – I’ll have to give this a try sometime 🙂

    Reply
    • Anne says

      May 27, 2014 at 9:42 am

      I think they work well as a meat replacement in lots of dishes – give em a try! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

      Reply

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I'm Anne, and I'm a Scottsdale, AZ-based registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. I'm hooked on cold brewed coffee, and I'm equally happy with dessert or a creative salad. Come visit my kitchen and let's make something delicious today!

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